Botox injections are a simple and highly effective yet safe non-surgical way to smooth out expression lines and give your face a fresher and more relaxed appearance. Botox® Cosmetic - a purified protein administered by injection - is subject to extremely strict standards of preparation and is injectedin small doses by a qualified physician.

 

Long known for its cosmetic properties, Botox (type A botulinum toxin) was approved ten years ago by the Canadian government for the treatment for ocular diseases. Botox injections were approved for cosmetic purposes in Canada in April 2001.

 

The repeated contraction of face muscles when we frown or screw up our eyes causes furrows called expression lines. Botox injections make the muscles that cause the wrinkles relax.

 

A very small quantity of Botox is injected into the muscle causing the expression line. The product blocks the nerve impulse that triggers the contraction, and the line disappears as the muscle relaxes. Botox injections make the face look young and relaxed again. The injections are done by an experienced physician who can determine the right dose and masters the injection technique. Botox only relaxes the muscle under the injection point and the injections do not affect any sensory nerves, so there is no loss of sensitivity.

 

The effects of a single injection of Botox® Cosmetic last three to four months, after which another injection is done. After a number of treatments, some patients continue to enjoy the benefits of a relaxed and natural-looking expression for longer periods of time.

 

Thesafety and efficacy of Botox injections as a anti-wrinkle treatment has been extensively studied and tested. Possible side effects, which are explained by the doctor, are infrequent and always reversible. The needle is so fine and the dose so minimal that the Botox injections barely hurt at all. There is no recovery period and regular activities can be resumed immediately.

To find out more about Botox injections or whether Botox® Cosmetic is right for you: call our specialists at 450-719-1000 or 450-433-0077 and visit our Website at www.cliniqueelite.com.